Registration

Qualifications

A U.S. Citizen

Non-U.S. citizens, including U.S. nationals do not qualify

A Resident of the State of Hawaii

The residence stated by the applicant cannot simply be because of their presence in the State, but that the residence was acquired with the intent to make Hawaii the person’s legal residence with all the accompanying obligations therein.

At least eighteen (18) years of age

Hawaii law allows qualified individuals to pre-register at sixteen (16) years of age. Upon reaching eighteen (18) years of age, they will be automatically registered.

Ways to Register

Online: Visit www.olvr.hawaii.gov. You must have a current Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID to complete an application online.

In-person: Visit the Office of Elections or your Clerk’s Office to submit an application in person.

Applications are available at any of the following locations:

Office of Elections

Clerk’s Offices

State Libraries

U.S. Post Offices

Most State Agencies

Satellite City Halls

Election Day Registration: If a voter misses the application deadline, they may register and vote at an Early Walk In Voting location in their county or on Election Day at their assigned polling place determined by their residence address. You will be asked to complete a registration affidavit and provide physical identification. The following are acceptable forms of ID:

Hawaii Driver License

Hawaii State ID

Military ID

Passport

Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government issued document showing name and address.

The voter registration application also contains a section to request to vote by mail permanently. Applicants may complete this section if they would like to receive their ballots by mail for all future elections.

First Time Voters

If you are registering to vote for the first time in the State of Hawaii and are mailing in your application, federal law requires that you provide proof of identification. Proof of identification includes a copy of:

A current and valid photo identification; or

A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not provide the required proof of identification with the application, you will be required to do so at you polling place, or with your mail ballot.

Penalties

A person knowingly providing false information on a voter registration affidavit may be guilty of a Class C felony, punishable by up to five (5) years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine. HRS §19-3.5

Verify Your Registration Status

Registered voters will receive a voter notification card (“yellow card”) a few weeks prior to Election Day. Receipt of this card notifies you that you are a registered voter in the State of Hawaii. The card will indicate your voter registration status and your polling place. Should you wish to follow up on your voter registration application, contact your Clerk’s Office.

Information is available in alternate formats. If you require special assistance call the Office of Elections at 808-453-VOTE (8683). Neighbor Islands may call toll free 1-800-442-VOTE (8683) or e-mail us at [email protected]

2018 Election Dates & Deadlines

Election Day
Primary: August 11
General: November 6
Polls are open from 7:00am - 6:00pm

Voter Registration Deadline
Primary: July 12
General: October 9

Mail Ballot Request
Primary: August 4
General: October 30

Early Walk In Voting
Primary: July 30 - August 9
General: October 23 - November 3